Switzerland has been a WTO member since 1995; the WTO sits in Geneva
Background
Switzerland has been a WTO member since 1 July 1995 and a member of GATT since 1 August 1966.
The WTO's headquarters are in Geneva, where its General Council meets several times a year.
The WTO has 166 members, accounting for 98% of world trade.
WTO member since:
1 July 1995
GATT member since:
1 August 1966
WTO headquarters:
Geneva
Why it matters for exams: Headquarters of international organisations and a country's memberships are staple static questions.
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